TC05 Sorbus aucuparia L.

Family Rosaceae
Genus Sorbus
Species aucuparia
Author L.
Use Fresh juice can be obtained from the berries, and added to gin to counteract its bitterness. Used to treat constipation and rheumatic pains. Magic associations: used to keep away witches and evil spirits
Collector Timothy Chambers
Number TC05
Date 04/10/2002
Location Next to the bioscience building, UKC Campus, Canterbury (Kent)
Common name/s Mountain ash, rowan